How Did You Manage to Grow Out Your Hair?

When Karen Gillan, star of the (cancelled-too-soon?) My Fair Lady–esque Selfietweeted a victorious image of her auburn bob in a ponytail today—writing "This happened today...BIG DAY for my hair!!!!!!!!"—we had flashbacks to our own "finally!"-grow out moment. The actress had all of her hair shaved off to play Nebula in the summer blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy. And while she did have an exceptionally cute head shape for a buzz cut, Gillan has been patiently waiting for her locks to return ever since.

We totally know that feeling. (Hi, overzealous pixie turned lob.) Other than becoming a hat person who furiously consumes prenatal vitamins, what have some your tricks been for waiting out the prepony period? Share 'em in the comments...

Plus, check out some of our ideas for cuts that are still growing out: